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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... ) Babinski Sign ... the other toes and ... #Babinski #Sign ... #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
sign, involves ... other toes flexing and ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Examination: • UMN ... , Clonus, Babinski ... Signs and symptoms ... objective evidence of neurologic ... #management #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... signs below the ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... : Areflexia UMN ... #neurology #differential
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... for the first year ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... #Primitive #Babinski
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
) INSTEAD of a normal ... equivalent of Babinski ... ’s plantar sign. ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #pyramidal
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal